Transition to Specialty Practice, Baxter Wing 6, Inpatient Oncology Unit in 2027
BARWON HEALTH STAFF ONLY
Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
EBA - Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 9588
Transition to Specialty Practice, Baxter 6, Inpatient Oncology Unit for 2027
- Launch your specialty nursing career | Gain hands-on experience in our Inpatient Oncology Unit through structured rotations and dedicated clinical support
- Learn, grow and build confidence | Access tailored study days, expert guidance and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive
- Invest in your future | Complete a structured program with an end-of-program assessment, building valuable skills and opening the door to exciting career opportunities in oncology nursing
About the role
Join Barwon Health as a Registered Nurse in BAX6, working within Medicine, Specialist Medicine and Emergency Medicine. You’ll provide high-quality, evidence-based and consumer-centred care in a complex, high-acuity haematology and oncology inpatient environment.
Working collaboratively with patients, families and the broader multidisciplinary team, you’ll establish therapeutic relationships, contribute to individualised care planning and support positive patient outcomes.
This is an opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while contributing to quality improvement, education and professional development within a supportive and collaborative team.
Key responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional standards and Barwon Health requirements.
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised patient care while establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support effective communication and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and contribute to patient safety, quality improvement, audits and service development initiatives.
- Maintain professional competence through ongoing education, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
What we're looking for
- Registered Nurse with minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience at the commencement of program
- Motivated and committed to building knowledge and clinical confidence
- Effective communication, willingness to embrace feedback and work collaboratively to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
What the Program Offers
- 12-months: temporary part time commencing February 2027
- A structured introduction to oncology nursing
- Dedicated clinical support and guidance
- Several targeted study and education days
- Opportunities to build specialist oncology nursing knowledge and skills
About the service
Baxter 6 is a purpose built, state of the art, 28 bed haematology and medical oncology ward. Our patients are cared for in predominantly single rooms with views of the bay, supporting patients from across the Barwon, Southwest region.
Our core services provide acute care for haematology patients, including peripheral stem cell transplants, medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care patients and patients on Clinical Trials. We offer exciting education and training opportunities with our affiliation to Melbourne University and our Oncology Nurse educator.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact: Nursing & Midwifery Recruitment Team
Email: nmrt@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 5822
Application closing date: 26 October 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.